Christmas gift alternatives 不一样的圣诞礼物_BBC

2. We're going mountain walking so we need to wear clothes that are ______ rather than fashionable.

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3. If my car doesn't start in the morning, we can use the train as a ______ to get to the airport.

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4. He only bought me a small gift for my birthday, but it's the ______ that counts.

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5. Everyone's buying the usual wedding presents but I want to buy something ______.

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答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. Why can getting too many gifts send out the wrong message?

According to clinical psychologist Linda Blair, when we are given a lot, we expect to receive a lot – so we get used to getting lots of gifts.

2. How much does it cost to buy 'a favour'?

Nothing. A favour involves you offering to do something for someone for free.

3. True or false? An experience is something you have to share with someone.

False. An experience is something you can buy for someone but you don't necessarily have to do it with them.

4. Why might giving money to charity be a good idea at Christmas?

It means you don't waste your money on buying pointless or unwanted gifts.

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